Parable
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrəbəl/
Parable (noun)
- A short story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson.
- A story used to illustrate a point by comparing it to a real-life situation.
Examples
- The parable illustrated the importance of honesty.
- A parable can teach valuable life lessons.
Common collocations: tell a parable, moral of the parable, use a parable, parable as an analogy